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RNC chairman candidate defends 'Barack the Magic Negro' song
RNC chairman candidate defends 'Barack the Magic Negro' song
The title of the song about President-elect Barack Obama was drawn from a Los Angeles Times column.
'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid
politico.com — The controversy surrounding a comedy CD distributed by the RNC chair candidate has not torpedoed his bid... and might have inadvertently helped it. (more) 'Magic Negro' flap might help Saltsman bid
GOP chair 'appalled' by 'Magic Negro' CD
politico.com — Duncan distances party from Saltsman, who distributed a controversial song. See also: Saltsman unapologetic... (more) GOP chair 'appalled' by 'Magic Negro' CD
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The Week in News: The GOP's Humor Deficit
culturekitchen - fresh dissent served daily — - Barack the Magic Negro "Joke" exposes the GOP's true colors: Conservatives are not, never were, and never will be funny. - Diane Feinstein prefers pro-torture CIA Drector, but will accept Panetta nomination -- if you twist her arm... or waterboard Her. - Topless Obama: Good news for fans of Obama (and his pecs). Obama says appearing shirtless "goes with this job." Heeeeello! - Bush calls his No Child Left Behind Plan a "liberation" [of children from education].

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